The IT Skeptic - Comments for "What do the IT Skeptic readers feel about the ITIL v3 exams?"

Any service that registers one third dissatisfaction

skeptic — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:47:10 +0000

I have no idea what bias you are criticising. I said "those of you who are unhappy about the ITIL v3 exams are a (vocal) minority - the majority of punters are happy with their investment." which I think is an unbiased assessment.

Any service that registers one third dissatisfaction is in serious trouble.

You are trolling.

Stats eh?! You could also

Visitor — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:13:30 +0000

Stats eh?! You could also have stated that only 32% (less than 1/3) were dissatisfied.

When presenting the facts, one should leave one's own biases at the door :)

just want the ticket

skeptic — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:45:09 +0000

I do audit for clusters of IP addresses, but vote stacking within 300 votes isn't hard.

On the other hand I'm prepared to believe that there is a silent majority who just want the ticket.

I could not summarise my thoughts into a simple vote!

Liz Gallacher — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:24:51 +0000

I have sat and passed both the full Foundation V3 and the Managers Bridge. I passed both. So, I was happy with the result. I had no course for the Foundation, but I teach it, and think the syllabus severely lacking. I attended a trainers-only event for the manager's bridge, which was stimulating, friendly, enjoyable, but we all had major criticisms of the syllabus, and all thought the exam was a joke (but were moderated to a pass). Glad I passed, yes. Believe that this is a useful qualification - not sure. Believe that the exam is a good indicator of ability and knowledge - definitely not!
Liz Gallacher
Freelance Trainer and Consultant

Given the criticism of the

Visitor — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:47:15 +0000

Given the criticism of the exams on these pages it is an 'interesting' result.
Are you sure Dr Julie Linden isn't involved somewhere?